Playing Blind: The Fog of War in the AI Era

Why is there such a massive gap between what AI experts know and what the general public believes? Hosts explore why humanity botches every major technology rollout, using a Civilization metaphor to explain the fog of war we're stuck in—from the printing press to the internet, we find a timeless pattern of mass misinformation. Plus, practical tips for actually staying informed. 0:00 - Opening & the Fog of War metaphor 2:15 - The AI Knowledge Gap (Key Research 2025 study: 52-point expert/public split) 6:00 - Historical Patterns: Did Internet, TV, and Radio face the same confusion? 12:30 - How to Actually Stay Up to Speed with Emerging Tech 17:00 - Wrap-up This podcast episode was fully generated by AI — research, script, voices, and production. Built with Claude, Piper TTS, and automated pipeline tooling.